The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has officially registered a money laundering case (ECIR) regarding a massive treasury withdrawal scam in Jharkhand. Following a high-level probe initiated by CM Hemant Soren, investigators found evidence of fraudulent salary withdrawals from 12 different treasuries, including Ranchi, Hazaribagh, and Bokaro.  With 12 arrests already made by the SIT, the ED is now tracking the money trail, suspecting that the fraud might extend into the state’s...

The Jharkhand Health Department is taking a giant leap toward modernization. Additional Chief Secretary Ajoy Kumar Singh announced that semi-automatic pathology machines in all state hospitals—from Ranchi to remote Community Health Centers—will be replaced with fully automatic machines. Beyond faster and more accurate testing, the new system will send digital reports directly to patients’ WhatsApp. This tech-overhaul aims to eliminate manual errors and drastically...

In a landmark move for human rights, the Jharkhand High Court has ordered fresh judicial inquiries into 262 cases of custodial deaths. A Division Bench led by Chief Justice MS Sonak criticized the state for previously allowing "Executive Magistrates" to handle these probes, violating the mandate that only "Judicial Magistrates" have such authority. The court has set a six-month deadline for completion, signaling a zero-tolerance policy toward procedural lapses in sensitive human rights cases.

In a landmark move for human rights, the Jharkhand High Court has ordered fresh judicial inquiries into 262 cases of custodial deaths. A Division Bench led by Chief Justice MS Sonak criticized the state for previously allowing "Executive Magistrates" to handle these probes, violating the mandate that only "Judicial Magistrates" have such authority. The court has set a six-month deadline for completion, signaling a zero-tolerance policy toward procedural lapses in sensitive human rights cases.

The 16-day grand Durga Puja festival has commenced at the Maa Ugratara Temple in Latehar district. Devotees gathered in large numbers to celebrate this centuries-old tradition with devotion and enthusiasm. Authorities emphasized safety and smooth management, while the festival continues to promote cultural heritage, community bonding, and the celebration of religious traditions in the region.